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Cultural Gingival Tattoo Diagnosis And Origins: A Case Report, Austin J. Shackelford Dmd, Carleigh R. Canterbury Dds, Scott M. Peters Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

Background: Cultural gingival tattooing is the practice of placing pigmented material into the maxillary anterior gingiva as a means of aesthetic enhancement, medicinal therapy, or assimilation in some African and Middle Eastern nations.

Case Description: This is a report of a 47-year-old female from Senegal who presented with cultural gingival tattooing for cosmetic purposes. The patient’s maxillary facial gingiva displayed a gradient of blue-grey-black pigment that extended from the right maxillary second molar to the left maxillary second molar.

Clinical Relevance: There are many systemic and local causes of pigmentation in the oral cavity, many of which require laboratory testing …

Staff Matters: I-9 Forms: What Every Employer Needs To Know, Jodi Schafer Sphr, Shrm-Scp

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The I-9 form, mandated by the federal government, is essential for all employers, including dental practices. It verifies an employee's eligibility to work in the United States and is applicable to all employee types. Employees must provide documents like a Social Security card, passport, or driver's license for inspection within three days of hire. These forms should be retained for one-year post-employment or three years post-hire. Due to COVID-19, virtual document examination is temporarily allowed, extended until July 31, 2023. Non-compliance can result in costly fines, making regular internal audits advisable for practice adherence.